Nigerians May Consider Arming Themselves If,… — Akeredolu
The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu has warned the failure of the Federal Government of Nigeria to secure lives and property would soon force Nigerians to arm themselves in self-defence. Akeredolu, in his keynote address at the meeting of the Attorneys-General of the 36 states of Nigeria, in Lagos, said the Police were overwhelmed. […]
Police Apprehend Boko Haram Bomb Manufacturer In Taraba
The Taraba State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspected bomb manufacturer who also is a member of the Boko Haram terrorist group which has been linked to three bomb explosions recorded in the state this year. The suspect was apprehended in his house on Wednesday which he uses as a factory at […]
Ekiti Poll: Police Deploy 17,000 Personnel, Pledge Neutrality
The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Johnson Kokumo, has assured inhabitants of Ekiti State that there will be adequate security of lives and properties during and after the state governorship election which is slated to hold tomorrow. Kokumo, who has been saddled with the responsibility of securing the state during the Saturday governorship election, […]
NPSA Fingers Exclusiveness For Being Responsible For Insecurity
One of the socio-political groups in Nigeria who have been identified as the Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA), has squarely fingered the factor of political exclusiveness as being responsible for the insecurity challenges confronting the country. The NPSA had stressed for the need for Nigeria and her citizens to try to imbibe the culture of […]
Nigerian Customs Accosts, Impounds Items Worth ₦38.5m
The Katsina Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has put out a general announcement that about the generation of over ₦104.7 million from its export and import duties which were conducted at the recently reopened Jibia Border. Katsina Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service had also made a disclosure that ₦38.5 million […]
NCDC Reports Monkeypox Exposure In 15 Nigerian States
The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported that the ravaging monkeypox virus which was recently detected in Nigeria has finally spread to fifteen states in eight weeks. The Monkeypox virus which has been described as a rare viral zoonotic infectious disease which is known to spread from animals to humans occurs mostly in […]
Gov Wike’s ₦1bn Suit Moved To Port Harcourt – Federal Court
As the legal tussle against Governor Nyesom Wike trudges on, the Federal High Court in Abuja has transferred the ₦1 billion suit which was slammed against Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike to the High Court of Rivers State. The case was moved out of Abuja to Port Harcourt on grounds of jurisdictional issues by […]
Terrorist Attacks In Adamawa, Borno Are Very Disturbing – UN
Fresh reports have revealed that the United Nations agency (UN) has decried the waves of terrorist attacks affecting civilians in some States of the Northeastern part of Nigeria. Matthias Schmale who is the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator had opined that some of these attacks by non-state armed groups (NSAGs) and the communal clashes in some […]
NATO Reveals Critical Juncture In Terms Of Security Alliance
Lloyd Austin who is the United States Defense Secretary has opined that the United States and its NATO allies have arrived at a critical juncture in the history of the security alliance as regards to their allies. Lloyd Austin also revealed that the suffering in Ukraine could end immediately if Russia ends “its reckless war […]
Lagos-Bound Plane With 33 On Board Explodes Mid-Air
Tragedy struck in the late hours of Wednsday as an Overland Airways aircraft exploded and caught fire mid-air with 33 passengers on board. There was a stroke of good luck however as the passengers managed to escape death as the aircraft made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos, from the Ilorin […]
Northwest Coordinator Reveals Why COEASU Resumed Strike
Comrade Shehu Jabaka Mohammed who is the Northwest coordinator of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has reiterated the earlier reports that the union has resumed its suspended strike for four weeks which is due to the complete neglect of the sub-sector by the Federal Government of Nigeria. Comrade Shehu Jabaka Mohammed made […]
Senate Seat: I Won’t Step Down For Lawan, Machina Maintains
Yobe North Senatorial District candidate for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bashir Sheriff Machina, has maintained that he won’t surrender his ticket to Senate President, Ahmed Lawan despite the growing pressure. Machina made this vow while speaking during an interview with Channels Television’s Politics Today which was monitored by Africa Today News, New York. Recall […]